Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church: "A Day with Mary" will be held 7:50 a.m.-3:15 p.m. March 1. Event will include a video presentation, procession and crowning of the Blessed Mother with Mass and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Opportunity for Reconciliation and a bookstore is available. Please bring bag lunch. (508) 998-8274. 235 North Front St., New Bedford.

EVENTS

Acushnet

Mardi Gras Supper: 5:30 p.m. March 1 sponsored by the Ways and Means Society. $10 adults, $5 children 10 and under. No tickets will be sold at the door. For information or reservations, call Debbie Fahey at (508) 996-3101. Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church, 67 Main St., Acushnet.

Barnstable

First Lutheran Church in West Barnstable: Presents "Beer and Hymns," 6:30 p.m. March 3 at the British Beer Company in Sandwich. The Director of Music Ministry will bring a keyboard and a stack of hymnals, along with some hilarious old hymns with arcane lyrics, and guests request and sing. Guest can also order a la carte. 46 Route 6A, Sandwich.

DARTMOUTH

Hall rental: Smith Mills Christian Congregational Church, 11 Anderson Way. Fellowship Hall is available for rental. Air-conditioned hall has complete kitchen and a stage, with plenty of parking for your next event. Contact the church office at (508) 994-6422 or e-mail ucc@smithmillschurch.org.

"There Is A Bridge": Special evening for caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia patients, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 25. The group will view the documentary "There is a Bridge" which shows how emotionally meaningful relationships are always possible at each stage of the disease. Learn some new communication techniques. There will also be time for conversation and support. Free and all are welcome to attend. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 351 Elm St., Dartmouth.

Fairhaven

Heavenly treasures thrift store: First Congregational Church, 34 Center St., Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. They invite you to check out their new seasonal inventory.

Fall river

Adoption by choice: Catholic Social Services, 1600 Bay St. They provide confidential, free, supportive pregnancy counseling to individuals experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Their licensed counselors are available to meet with individuals and their families whenever they might need someone to share their concerns. For more information, call (508) 674-4681 and ask to speak with a pregnancy counselor or visit www.cssdioc.org.

St. martin's food pantry: St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Rivet and County streets, third Saturday of the month, 10-11 a.m. and last Tuesday of the month, 5-6 p.m. Thrift shop is open every Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.

Southcoast

Bible prophecy program: Live Well Network (LWN), Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30 p.m. New Bedford native and Evangelist August Rosado speaks about Bible prophecy, Israel and current events. For more information, call Rev. Rosado at (774) 888-8025 or visit www.todayinbibleprophecy.org

Spirit of Grace: In partnership, the Episcopal churches of St. Peter's in Dartmouth, St. Andrew's and St. Martin's in New Bedford, and Church of the Good Shepherd in Fairhaven welcome autistic and other special needs children and their families to "Spirit of Grace," a special church service that aims to provide a spiritual and meaningful faith experience in an informal setting. Monthly services are held in the Judith Clarke Center at St. Peter's Church on second Sundays at 2 p.m. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caretaker. Reservations are required in order to properly prepare for your child. Please call Andrea at (508) 991-8596, Rev. Rebecca Blair at (508) 992-9274, or Beryl at (508) 493-4408. 351 Elm St., Dartmouth.

Taunton

First Parish Church in Taunton: Presents programs focusing on Hope for February: Feb. 23, "Hope With Our Future." Hope is fundamentally about what is to come. This week we look forward to the hopes of our community, to the life of First Parish Church in Taunton, and to all that we can become. For more information, please go to www.firstparishtaunton.org or call (508) 822-2107. Church Green, Taunton.

Wareham

By his hand soup kitchen: Old Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main St., Fridays, 5:15 (doors open), 6 p.m. (supper served). Operated by River of Life Ministries. For more information, call Director Lisa Williams Cordeiro at (508) 965-0808 or visit www.riveroflifeministries.org

Wesley United Methodist Church: Serving a community breakfast to all 9:30-11 a.m. every third Saturday of the month. Donations are always accepted to help share the gift of a meal with others. (508) 273-7754. 462 Main St., Wareham.

Space does not permit inclusion of regular church services and activities in the church calendar. This calendar is reserved for special services and programs sponsored by churches and church groups. E-mail calendar events to John Gwynn at jgwynn@s-t.com. For a complete list of events, visit www.southcoasttoday.com/religion.